Senate Joins House in Effort to Defund Fiduciary Rule
A committee approved an appropriations bill that would restrict the Department of Labor in its fiduciary rule efforts.
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IRS Publishes NQDC Plan Audit Guide
The guide for examinations agents serves as a reminder of NQDC plan rules.
Gen X Confident Retirement Savers
On average, they started saving for retirement at age 26.
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Paycor Unveils 401(k) Plan Administration Service
Cloud-based benefits solutions provider Paycor launched a new support service for 401(k) plans.
Group Questions EEOC’s Authority on Wellness Program Rule
The HR Policy Association says the proposed rule will discourage wellness program innovation and increase the potential for litigation.
HANYS Benefit Services Expands NYC Presence
HANYS Benefits added a team of strategic business leaders headquartered on Long Island.
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Firm Rolls Out Simplified 401(k) Solution
ForUsAll has created a simple and inexpensive 401(k) product for small businesses with 3(16) and 3(38) fiduciary services.
Best Practices for Reducing Fiduciary Liability Risk
There are a number of steps plan sponsors can take to reduce their fiduciary liability risk.
IRS Publishes New VCP Kit for Certain Plans
This kit is for plan sponsors who failed to make timely required contributions to money purchase or target benefit pension plans (defined contribution plans).
IRS Publishes Information for Cycle E Plan Restatements
The information includes worksheets and explanations for the second Cycle E plan language, and explanations of the determination letter review process.
Personal Analysis Needed for Faculty Reluctant to Retire
Unconfirmed assumptions often appear to underlie a reluctance to retire.
SEC Intends to Charge State Street for Solicitation Practices
Last year, State Street revealed it was under investigation for its solicitation of asset-servicing business for public retirement plans.
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Catastrophic Claims Warrant Use of Stop-Loss Insurance
A report reveals the top 10 catastrophic claim conditions and highest-cost stop-loss claims, as well as emerging trends and considerations for employers with self-funded health benefits.
Arnerich Massena Appoints New Retirement Leader
Jacob O’Shaughnessy has been promoted to lead retirement services at Arnerich Massena.
Many TDFs Fall Short, AllianceBernstein Says
The funds need broader asset allocation and open architecture, according to the investment firm.
Why Institutionalize Your DC Plan Investments?
Why wouldn’t investment approaches used in DB plans to enhance returns and keep costs down be appropriate for DC plans?
Groom Lawyer Rejoins Firm Following Senate Staff Role
Michael Kreps has rejoined the Groom Law Group to help expand the premier policy practice.
Assessing Equities After Whirlwind Decade
Some investors believe equity markets are dangerously inflated. Others see strong fundamentals and room for optimism. Who’s right?
Millennials Better Savers Than Boomers
More younger savers have increased their retirement contribution in the past year.
When Procurement Is Involved in the RFP Process
Procurement departments can help with the efficiency of the RFP process, but they shouldn’t just be left to their own devices.